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The Mirror

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I am beginning to see very clearly that I am a reflection of everything I encounter. Much like looking into a mirror to recognize what might be considered distortions, blemishes and imperfections; shaped by perspectives and perceptions. Whether I am engaged with a person, place, or thing, I realize that these moments are opportunities to peel back the layers and reveal more of myself. When I view the world this way, my interactions feel less problematic. As I reflected further on this mirroring philosophy, it occurred to me that this concept is hardly unique; surely, there is an abundance of literature on the subject. A bit of exploration led me to non-dualism, which suggests that there is no separation between the observer and the observed. If this concept represents actual reality, then nothing we observe should evoke fear, anxiety, or concern. Instead, every observation should be opportunities for reflection and growth. In Mahayana Buddhism, reality is shaped by our perception a...
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Word Game: Race to 52

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Directions Objective:  Accumulate 52 points by creating words using letter pairs Game Setup Materials: Two dice and a Grid Players: Individuals, Partners or Teams Goal: Reach a total of 52 points Points: Letters in words created Playing Instructions Rolling: Roll two dice. The first die indicates the row number and the second die indicates the column number. Selecting Letters Non-Doubles: If the dice show different numbers (ex., 3 and 4), there are two possible grid locations to choose from. One can select the letter pair from Row 3, Column 4 (PZ) OR Row 4, Column 3 (UE). Doubles: If the dice shows a double (ex., 3 and 3), the team has only one grid location to choose from. For a roll of 3, 3, they must use the letters in Row 3, Column 3 (OY). Creating Words: After selecting a letter pair, you must create one valid English word that contains both letters. The two letters may appear anywhere in the word and do not have to be adjacent. There’s a 30 second time limi...
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Energy Guide: Something to think about

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Dialogue: With whom do you mostly interact? Energy: Who gets the bulk of your energy?  Money: Who gets most of your money? Work: Who benefits from the work you create?
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